IrPrint (Windows)

IrPrint from IS/Complete, Inc.

IrPrint provides printing capability, in addition to the standard beam commands, for Palm applications. It allows you to print a weekly view of the calendar or Date Book application. IrPrint also enhances the formatting of printed materials.

supported devices

system requirements

Palm device

Palm OS versions 3.0 to 3.5

computer

performing a HotSync to the Palm device

  1. Verify that the IrPrint application has been installed from the HP Deskjet CD to your desktop computer.
  2. Connect the Palm cradle to the serial port of your computer.
  3. Place the Palm device in the cradle.
  4. Verify that the HotSync Manager is running on your computer.

To start the HotSync Manager, click Start > Programs > Palm Desktop > HotSync Manager.

  1. Press the HotSync button on the base of the cradle.

If this is the first time you have performed a HotSync operation, a new user dialog box appears. Enter a user name and click OK.

The HotSync operation starts. A message appears on the Palm device indicating that it is connecting with the computer.

When the synchronization process ends, a message appears on the Palm device indicating that the HotSync operation is complete.

printing with IrPrint

  1. Tap the Home button on the Palm device.

A list of available programs appears.

  1. Tap the IrPrint icon.

The IrPrint screen appears.

  1. Tap the icon for the IrPrint application you want to use.

The screen for the selected program appears.

  1. Select the category or view for the program.
  2. Align the infrared lenses of the Palm device and the printer so that they:
  1. Tap the Menu icon.

If the IrPrint command does not appear in the menu, IrPrint does not support the selected category or view.

  1. Tap IrPrint in the menu. (If printing the To-Do list, tap Today, Tomorrow, or All to select which records to print.)

The IrPrint Setup box appears.

  1. Select the appropriate print options, then tap OK.

The infrared light on the printer turns on and remains lit until the printer is finished printing.

If the Palm device is moved out of range during the printing process, realign it with the printer infrared lens within 3-30 seconds to continue the print job.